Airbus

BLAGNAC, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s latest generation commercial airliner, the A350-900, has received Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 30th September 2014. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Federal Aviation … Read the full press release →

SEVILLE, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force has begun final tests towards its delivery. The four engines on the aircraft, known as MSN18, were successfully run simultaneously for the first time … Read the full press release →

MOSCOW, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — JSC Aeroflot (“the Company”, Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) CEO Vitaly Saveliev today welcomed the first non-Russian pilot to join Russia’s flag carrier. Klaus Rohlfs, a German citizen, will make his maiden flight as an Aeroflot … Read the full press release →

Aircraft will transform Royal Malaysian Air Force transport capabilities Seville, Spain, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force is rapidly taking shape at the Airbus Defence and Space final assembly … Read the full press release →

Blagnac, France, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The A320neo Family is reaching new heights, with increased fuel burn savings per seat further improved to 20% across the entire family by 2020. The 20% fuel burn saving is achieved through Airbus’ latest … Read the full press release →

Following more than nine years in the role Robin Southwell is to step down from his position as President of Airbus Group UK from end September 2014. Paul Kahn appointed President of Airbus Group UK from 1 October 2014 LONDON, … Read the full press release →

Thales has successfully delivered a significant upgrade to the Australian Tiger helicopter simulator.  Cannes, 11-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The improvements to the Full Flight Mission Simulator’s (FFMS) Visual Display System (VDS) mean the Australian Tiger simulator now has the highest … Read the full press release →

Cannes, 11-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Riadh Cammoun, 52, was named Vice President, Public and Regulatory Affairs at Thales Alenia Space, effective September 1st. He replaces Julia Maris. A graduate of the Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics civil engineering school, with a … Read the full press release →

Expands CFM-powered fleet to more than 1,000 engines NEW YORK, New York, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ryanair today announced its commitment to purchase 200 LEAP-1B engines to power 100 Boeing 737 MAX 200. Boeing formally launched the airplane, a variant of the … Read the full press release →

Vernon, Canada, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The fifth development model (M5) of the Vinci® rocket engine designed by Snecma (Safran), has successfully completed its ground firing tests. Vinci® is a new-generation cryogenic rocket engine – fueled by liquid hydrogen and oxygen – … Read the full press release →

Le Havre, France, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Richard Nevill has been appointed the Vice President of Aircelle’s Customer Services Division, effective September 1. Nevill brings proven expertise in customer support and services, gaining his experience during a 30-year aerospace industry career. … Read the full press release →

London, UK, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has welcomed a decision by International Airlines Group (IAG) to convert eight Airbus A350-900 options into firm orders, powered by Trent XWB engines. The engines will have long-term TotalCare® service support. The A350-900 aircraft will go … Read the full press release →

60th consecutive successful Ariane 5 launch. 5th ATV another record payload for Ariane. ATV technology to be used in new space projects. Paris, France, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The 60th consecutive successful launch of the European launcher Ariane 5 sees European space … Read the full press release →

Paris, France, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — IMESS (Integrated and Modular Engagement System for the Swiss Soldier) accepted by the Swiss defence procurement authority. Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the development of the integrated modular engagement system (IMESS) to the level … Read the full press release →

Three SAR aircraft add to existing fleet of 12 transports. Paris, France,28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Brazil has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of three Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft. The three aircraft will … Read the full press release →

Vilnius, Lithuania, 22-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Avia Solutions Group, a WSE listed global provider of one-stop-shop aviation business solutions, and Kaunas Free Economic Zone Management UAB have signed a memorandum of cooperation with regard to the development of a new Aviation Park … Read the full press release →

London, UK, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the successful completion of extensive satellite and end-user tests, Inmarsat is pleased to announce that its first Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress (GX) satellite has achieved commercial service introduction (CSI), beginning with United States (US) Government customers … Read the full press release →

Paris, France, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defense and Space announced today that it has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract to provide L-band satellite communication (SATCOM) services to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Awarded through the … Read the full press release →

The A350 XWB takes centre stage with UK airshow debut Blagnac, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The newest member of the Airbus commercial aircraft family will be making its first airshow appearance at the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow taking place between 14-20th … Read the full press release →

New online tool from Airbus Defence and Space facilitates daily communications management for IT managers in the maritime industry. Paris, France, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has launched SkyFile Mail Manager, the latest innovative addition to its leading SkyFile … Read the full press release →